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phentermine and Drug Overdose

phentermine has been researched along with Drug Overdose in 3 studies

Phentermine: A central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic with actions and uses similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. It has been used most frequently in the treatment of obesity.

Drug Overdose: Accidental or deliberate use of a medication or street drug in excess of normal dosage.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Phentermine, one of the most-commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals for weight-loss in the United States (US), has appeared on toxicology and listed as a cause of death in fatal drug overdoses in the state of Tennessee."8.31Phentermine involvement in fatal drug overdoses in Tennessee, 2019-2022. ( Hall, KF; Korona-Bailey, J; Mukhopadhyay, S, 2023)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (33.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hall, KF1
Korona-Bailey, J1
Mukhopadhyay, S1
Takeshita, J1
Koury, R1
Stone, CK1
Stapczynski, JS1
Blake, J1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for phentermine and Drug Overdose

ArticleYear
Phentermine involvement in fatal drug overdoses in Tennessee, 2019-2022.
    The International journal on drug policy, 2023, Volume: 119

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Drug Overdose; Female; Humans; Illicit Drugs; Phentermine; Tennessee; United Sta

2023
Internet pharmacy prescription and phentermine overdose.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2003, Volume: 64, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Anorexia Nervosa; Appetite Depressants; Drug Overdose; Drug Prescriptions; Female; Humans; In

2003
Sympathetic overactivity from fenfluramine-phentermine overdose.
    European journal of emergency medicine : official journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine, 1999, Volume: 6, Issue:2

    Topics: Adrenergic Antagonists; Adult; Appetite Depressants; Burns; Drug Combinations; Drug Overdose; Fenflu

1999